halloween cinnamon twists

Chesterton, IN
Updated on Jul 22, 2013

The dough is very easy to work with. Makes wonderful soft twists!

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yield 2 dozen twists

Ingredients

  • DOUGH
  • 1/4 cup warm water (105f to 115f)
  • 2 packages active dry yeast
  • 1 1/2 cups milk
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 5 tablespoons butter
  • 2 - eggs
  • 5 cups all purpose flour
  • SUGAR/SPICE MIX FOR ROLLING
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon nutmeg
  • oil - for frying

How To Make halloween cinnamon twists

  • Step 1
    Dissolve yeast in warm water in a large bowl.
  • Step 2
    In a saucepan, combine the milk, sugar, salt, cinnamon and butter. (Cut the butter into small pieces for easier melting.) Heat to 110F or lukewarm, but not too hot for the yeast mixture.
  • Step 3
    Add milk mixture with the eggs and 2 cups of flour to the dissolved yeast. Beat until smooth. Beat in remaining flour. The dough will be soft and sticky.
  • Step 4
    Let rise for about 1 hour, stir down.
  • Step 5
    Turn dough out onto a well-floured surface. Roll in flour to coat.
  • Step 6
    With a rolling pin, gently roll into an 8 x 24-inch rectangle. With a sharp knife cut into 1-inch crosswise strips.
  • Step 7
    Bring ends of two strips together and twist strands loosely. Repeat with remaining strips.
  • Step 8
    Let rise on floured board or pan for 20-30 minutes until almost doubled.
  • Step 9
    Heat 1-inch oil in a skillet to 350F. Fry on both sides, about 3 minutes total. Drain.
  • Step 10
    Coat in sugar and spice mixture.

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